Excelsior, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-170
Penalties for violation of article
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Any person violating any of the provisions of this article by doing any act or omitting to do any act which constitutes a breach of any section of this article shall, upon conviction by lawful authority, be punished in accordance with section 1-13 . No provision of this article designating the duties of any official or employee of the city shall be so construed as to make such official or employee liable for the penalty provided in this section because of failure to perform such duty, unless the intention of the city council to impose such penalty on such official or employee is specifically and clearly expressed in this section creating the duty.
Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-170 establishes that anyone who violates any provision of Article IV — whether by taking a prohibited action or failing to take a required one — may be punished upon conviction, with the penalty governed by the city's general penalty section (§ 1-13). Importantly, the rule also limits liability for city officials and employees: they cannot be penalized under this section simply for failing to carry out a duty assigned elsewhere in the article, unless the city council has explicitly stated that such a penalty applies to them.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-170 should be aware that any act or omission that breaches a provision of Article IV can result in criminal conviction and punishment under § 1-13. Compliant operators generally maintain thorough familiarity with every affirmative requirement and prohibition in Article IV, keep records demonstrating ongoing compliance, and promptly correct any identified deficiencies before they rise to the level of a violation subject to prosecution.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Excelsior Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. IV § 8-170, tenants should know that violations of Article IV's housing provisions carry the potential for criminal penalties against those who commit them, which can serve as a meaningful enforcement mechanism. If a landlord's conduct appears to breach a provision of Article IV, tenants may have the option of reporting the violation to the appropriate Excelsior city authority or raising the violation in relevant legal proceedings. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify which specific provisions apply and what reporting or complaint pathways are available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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